Crime

Garda Commissioner makes u-turn on key garda division changes

Move from Drew Harris came after complaints by garda representative bodies over size of new divisions

Drew Harris: Garda Commissioner first announced his plan to carry out the biggest reorganisation of the force in its history back in 2018. Picture: Paul Sharp/SHARPPIX

Drew Harris, the Garda Commissioner, has carried out a u-turn on the reorganisation of garda divisions in response to complaints by Gardaí.

He first announced his plan to carry out the biggest reorganisation of the force in its history back in 2018.

It involved reducing the number of garda divisions in the country from 28 to 19 to cut down on bureaucracy in the force and increase the number of gardaí on the frontline.

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